Effect of Stakeholder's Perception in the Adoptation of Green Building Practices in the Construction Industry

Abstract

From the last three decades, the world is continuously moving towards the sustainable development in every walk of a life to mitigate the deteriorating effects on the environment. This has also forced construction industry to adapt to this change as it is the major contributor in exhausting natural resources and adding to unsustainable development. However, this adoption is not smooth around the world. The purpose of this research is to quantify the effect of stakeholder’s perception in the acceptance of green building, practices (GBP). To achieve the objective, Ordinal Regression analysis is used. Questionnaire has been developed containing the factors needed to implement on of green building practices and circulated among the main stockholders i.e., Consumer, Advisor and Worker. Key factors in each of the stakeholder opinion is highlighted and quantified. The results show that Client and contractor are more inclined towards the adoption of GBP while consultant is reluctant to this change. This research adds up to current knowledge and can assist policy makers in the implementation of green building practices.